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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.84, 35,749.62 and 22,539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.84, 35,749.62 and 22,539.96 is: 31,079.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.84 : 35,749.62 = 22,539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.84/35,749.62 = 22,539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.84x = 35,749.62 × 22,539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.84x = 805,795,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,795,004.82/25,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,079.57

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